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NCT Number: NCT02852161

The Accuracy and Acceptability of Magnet Assisted Capsule Endoscopy in the Diagnosis of Esophageal Pathology: a Pilot Study

A pilot study to assess the accuracy and acceptability of a magnet assisted capsule endoscopy in detecting esophageal pathology compared to standard endoscopy.

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Key information

Conditions

Barrett's Oesophagus Barrett Esophagus Digestive System Diseases Esophageal Diseases Esophageal and Gastric Varices Gastrointestinal Diseases Hypertension, Portal Liver Diseases Neoplasms Oesophageal Varices Precancerous Conditions

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Nottingham University Hospital

Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom

About this study

This will be a single centre feasibility study performed at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts.

We will assess the accuracy of MACE compared to gastroscopy in diagnosing Barretts oesophagus and esophageal varices. Patients will have both tests on the same ay, with the endoscopic findings compared.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Due to have a clinically indicated gastroscopy Barrett's oesophagus/ oesophageal varices or Controls Able to give informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Unable to give consent Pregnant Pacemaker swallowing difficulties

Treatment and study plan

Magnet assissted capsule endoscopy

Device

Patients due to have a clinically indicated gastroscopy will be asked to have a MACE procedure on the same day

Primary outcomes

  1. Diagnostic accuarcy

    Time frame: immediate

    endoscopic

Secondary outcomes

  1. comfort

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    questionnaire

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Nottingham

Other

Registry information

Acronym: MACE

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Aug 2, 2016
Registry last updated
Jan 10, 2022

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